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The surviving ruins of the Serapeum in Alexandria. We are often taught the Great Library was destroyed in a single fire, but historical record points to a 400 year process of budget cuts, earthquakes and political purges.
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The surviving ruins of the Serapeum in Alexandria. We are often taught the Great Library was destroyed in a single fire, but historical record points to a 400 year process of budget cuts, earthquakes and political purges.

u/Effective-Dish-1334 — 5 days ago
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The Amber Room, an interior decoration of amber panels, gold leaf, and mirrors, constructed in the 18th century. Looted from the Catherine Palace by German forces during WWII and currently unrecovered. Estimated modern valuation exceeds $500M. [1600x1200]

u/Effective-Dish-1334 — 12 days ago
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This faded scrap of paper is the British Guiana One-Cent Magenta from 1856. Only one exists in the world, and it sold for $9.4 million, making it one of the most valuable objects per gram ever sold at auction. [1200x900]

u/Effective-Dish-1334 — 13 days ago